Catoprion mento

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Wimple Piranha
Wimple Piranha
Species Catoprion mento
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.883 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 5.906 in

12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")

pH 5.4 - 6.5
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

5-8

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Wimple Piranha

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Serrasalmus mento

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Catoprion mento
Availability Rare
Common name Wimple Piranha
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Characidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 5.906 in (15 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 8  +
Maximum pH 6.5  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 5.4  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Catoprion mento
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